Artificial termination of pregnancy — a threat to the safety of society

Abstract

Based on a comprehensive analysis of theoretical research, regulatory regulation, as well as the established judicial practice in the field of artificial termination of pregnancy, recommendations are made to improve legislation in order to eliminate existing contradictions. In particular, it is proposed to take into account the opinion of the spouse when deciding on an artificial abortion. In order to minimize individual security threats associated with the widespread practice of abortion, it is proposed to take decisions involving the application of legal, socio-economic measures, as well as preventive measures. Attention is paid to the issue of the legal status of the embryo. It is proposed to consolidate at the legislative level the right to life before birth, and to exclude contradictions in determining the moment of its occurrence from a legal point of view, to consider the moment of official confirmation of pregnancy by medical diagnostic methods as the beginning of life.